The NHL 12 computerized simulation is conducted using artificial intelligence that uses real-life data from each team, such as player ratings and line combinations, and includes variances such as injuries and hot streaks to predict a realistic outcome of each game and series. Predictions for subsequent rounds will be released as matchups are determined.

EA SPORTS NHL®13 Cover Vote Campaign:

Fans around the world also have the opportunity to shape the face of the EA SPORTS™ NHL® franchise, by participating in the first ever EA SPORTS NHL®Cover Vote – sponsored by BlackBerry® campaign and hosted on NHL.com. With more than 14 million votes already cast and 16 athletes remaining, fans can visit http://www.nhl.com/covervote to vote for their favorite player as they compete in head-to-head matchups for a spot in the quarterfinals. The official hashtag for the EASPORTS NHL® 13 Cover Vote campaign is #NHL13Cover on Twitter. The winning player will be unveiled as the EA SPORTS NHL® 13 Cover Athlete at the 2012 NHL Awards™ on June 20 at the Wynn Las Vegas in LTo download assets, including b-roll, please visit the EA press site athttp://info.ea.com/.as Vegas.